The authors describe trends in single parenthood in Russia, examining factors that affect living arrangements in single-mother families. Before economic reform, single mothers and their children were somewhat protected form poverty by government assistance (income support, subsidized child care, and full employment guarantees). Economic reform in Russia has reduced government transfers, eliminated publicly subsidized pre-school care programs, and...
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2000/03/31
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Document de travail de recherche sur les politiques
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WPS2300
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2010/07/01
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Single mothers in Russia - household strategies for coping with poverty
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single parent